James Irwin Elementary - Canada Drive

Admin summer break is in full effect! We'll be back on Tuesday, July 7th.

Thinking about joining the James Irwin family? We invite you to our upcoming informational meeting to learn more about our elementary program, meet our team, and see how we help students thrive. Share with families who may be interested!

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Great information!

Did you know? Students ages 18 and under can access free summer meals across Colorado Springs. Since JICS is part of three different districts, we’re sharing their information here, plus a few additional districts that support many of our students.
D2: https://www.hsd2.org/families/summer-supports
D49: https://www.d49.org/p/~board/2025-2026-news-in-district/post/d49-summer- meal-service-begins-june-1-2026
D11: https://www.d11.org/administration/operations/school/food-and-nutrition-services/summermeals
D3: https://www.wsd3.org/about-widefield/news/selected-news/~board/district-news/post/free-summer-meals
D8: https://www.ffc8.org/

Come see what makes our school stand out! Meet our principal and learn more about our incredible elementary program. Feel free to share with families who may be interested!

📣 Future Jaguars, we’re excited to meet you! Join us on May 13, at 5:30 PM at 5525 Astrozon Blvd for our Informational Meeting and discover what makes our school community special. The principals from JIES-Astrozon and JIES-Canada Drive will be there.

We won BRONZE for Best Elementary in the Gazette 2026 Best of the Springs! Thanks for voting for us!

Thanks to your wonderful support, James Irwin Charter Schools performed wonderfully in the 2026 Gazette's Best of the Springs contest.

Best Middle School: JICMS - GOLD!
Best Technical School: PTEC - GOLD!
Best High School: JICHS - SILVER!
Best Elementary School: James Irwin Elementary - BRONZE!

Besides placing in all 4 school categories, Aspen Ware (2nd grade teacher at the Astrozon Campus) won BRONZE, and JICHS Junior Ezekiel Uyan won GOLD in two DJ categories-- wedding and event.

CONGRATULATIONS to all! THANKS for nominating and voting.

We are the JAMES IRWIN FAMILY!!

In the last 3 months, 186 James Irwin families raised $1126.22 for the school by shopping at King Soopers and participating in this program. What would happen if we had 200 families participating? (JICS has over 2,000 students!)
You can now help James Irwin Charter Schools every time you shop at King Soopers!
Simply go to www.kingsoopers.com/topic/king-soopers-community-rewards. Once logged into your King Soopers account, you can search for James Irwin Educational Foundation either by name or HA731 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account with your loyalty card number and your email address. Thereafter, every time you swipe your card when you shop at King Soopers, James Irwin Charter School benefits!
If you don’t have a loyalty card, you can pick one up at the customer service area. Then you just create an account with your email address and your loyalty card number!
If you have questions, please email [email protected].

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📣 Now Hiring: High School Head Cheer Coach (Seasonal)
James Irwin Charter High School is looking for a passionate Head Cheer Coach for the upcoming school year!
We’re seeking someone with sideline and competition cheer experience who can build a positive team culture and lead our student-athletes with energy and purpose.
✨ After-school practices, games & some weekends
💰 Stipend position
If you’re interested or know someone who would be a great fit, please reach out to [email protected] or apply today at this link:
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/4546AD7A6CDA7F14653A5A3989AAD2E3/jobs/21113